Yes Sir, Mr. Bones (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Yes Sir, Mr. Bones is a comedy and music film directed by Ron Ormond, running about 54 minutes. “Are you ready? Here come the showboat minstrels!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy finds himself in a home for retired minstrel acts. He's anxious to find out as much as he can about them, and flashbacks show what it was like back in the days of the minstrel shows.
Who’s in it. Yes Sir, Mr. Bones stars Kathleen Freeman as Chick Watts, Scatman Crothers as Scatman, Cotton Watts as Cotton and Ches Davis as Endman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yes Sir, Mr. Bones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yes Sir, Mr. Bones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yes Sir, Mr. Bones (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yes Sir, Mr. Bones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Yes Sir, Mr. Bones?
- Yes Sir, Mr. Bones stars Kathleen Freeman, Scatman Crothers, Cotton Watts, Ches Davis and Chick Watts.
- When was Yes Sir, Mr. Bones released?
- Yes Sir, Mr. Bones was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.